Programs

Forest School 2025-2026

  • We meet at Maybury State Park two mornings per week during the school year. This is a drop-off class, parents do not stay with the kids. Enrollment is for the entire school year, September through May. We take a winter break during the months of January and February to do family field trips on Thursday mornings.

  • Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:00-12:30 OR Thursdays 1:00-4:00

  • $50 application/registration fee

  • Woodpeckers 5-10 year old class Tuesdays and Thursdays with Ms. Sarah - Cost is $370 per month

  • Bluebirds 3-5 year old class Tuesdays and Thursdays with Ms. Emily - This class is very similar to our older class but we have a smaller student to teacher ratio and go at a slower pace. Cost is $390 per month

  • Robins 3-8 year old one day per week class. Thursday afternoons with Ms. Emily. Cost is $180 per month

Spring in the Forest

An immersive nature experience for kids with their grownup!

Wednesday mornings 10:00-11:30 at Maybury State Park

This program runs for 9 weeks, April 9-June 4

All ages are welcome, but recommended ages 2-6. This is not a drop-off, students must have a caregiver with them

$195 per child or $300 per family (up to 3 kids)

Forest School Summer Day Camp

We want all kids to be able to experience the magic of forest school! Summer day camps give kids four days to be immersed in nature and get all of the benefits the forest has to offer! This is a drop-off program, parents do not stay with the kids. Cost is $225 and includes a t-shirt! Camp meets at Maybury State Park from 9:00-12:00, Monday - Thursday. There is some flexibility with age groups if siblings want to be together, just let us know!

Session 1 - June 16-19. This camp will have two groups: ages 3-5 and ages 6-10.

Session 2 - June 23-26. This camp will have two groups, ages 3-7 and ages 8-12. We are so excited to offer a camp just for older kids!

Session 3 - July 14-17. This camp will have one group, ages 3-10.

Session 4 - July 21-24. This camp will have one group, ages 3-10.

Session 5 - August 11-14. “Intro to Forest School” camp for our littlest friends! This camp is perfect if your child is 3-5 and would like to try out Forest School with a shorter day. This camp will meet from 9:00-11:00.

Family Forest School

We meet at two locations at 10:00am every Friday, year-round. This is a child and caregiver program for all ages. Anyone can join us anytime, just show up! First visit is free, dues are $50 per year.

Plymouth Township Park location - meet at the trails at the very back of the park, near the baseball field. This is a short hike, then we read a story and have lunch. Bring a blanket and your lunch and leave it in your car, you can grab it after the hike.

Maybury State Park location - meet at the parking lot by the horse barn at the BECK ROAD entrance. This is a longer hike, at least 1 mile. Plan to spend a few hours with us! We hike around the lake and stop for a picnic lunch along the way. We have a wagon to carry everyone’s lunches.

Check out our Facebook page for more info! Southeast Michigan Forest School Facebook Page

Teen Apprenticeship

Ages 12-17

Join us at our forest school class on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings to learn about nature education. Please email us for more info!